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TRC Weekly Bulletin w/c 19th October 2026

Hi-viz tops and head torches required for all TRC runs

Thursday Club Night Leaders

22nd October.    Walking – Val / 5k – Nigel Hale / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min – Emily Julian / 8 min – Melanie Wilson / 7 min – tba

29th October.     Walking – Val / 5k – Jim Williams / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Jo Plumbley / 8 min – Martyn Green / 7 min – TBA

Tea Rota

22/10 Paul Reeves; 29/10 Natalie Lazarides; 05/11 Sonya Bryson; 12/11 Laura Wilcox; 19/11 No Tea (room being used); 26/11 Phil Lawrence    

Val:-
Val was knocked off her bike last weekend and she has a broken leg. She won’t be doing tea for a while (maybe 2 or 3 months) I’m sure that you will all join me in wishing her a speedy and complete recovery,  Arthur 

Reminders
  • Deadline for applying for the club London Marathon place is Saturday 31st October – see below.
  • 2nd Gloucester Cross Country Race at Cirencester Park – Saturday 31st October
  • 19th November Club Night – Room not available

Results   –

18/10 Gloucester Cross Country League Race 1 – Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield

Men’s 9 K Race

95 Alex Golding 42:42  
118 Paul Thomas 46:29  
125 Nathan Darkin 48:30  
127 Richard Jackson 48:50  

Women’s 6.4 K Race

Ladies’ Senior Team 7th out of 16 with 126 points

25 Melanie Wilson 29:50  
46 Jo Plumbley 32:54  
55 Claire Gregory 33:29  
70 Clare Watt 35:25 3rd FV60

Men’s 65+ Race

7 Nick Langridge 33:00 3rd MV70

11/10 Bristol Bath Marathon

26      Jason Clark     3:25:10

11/10 Krakow Half Marathon

Paul Saville      1:29:09

17/10 All Club Park Run Results here

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1. Gloucester Cross Country League

The first fixture has been and gone but you can still join in the fun by entering any or all of the remaining fixtures as an individual event as below.  And remember, if you clock up 3 appearances you will be awarded a TRC branded waterproof kitbag – while stocks last!  Now that must be worth running for.

Saturday 31st October – Cirencester Park
Sunday 13th December – University of Bath – including County Championships
Saturday 27th February – Pittville Park, Cheltenham

Enter individual races here  – SportSoft Entries & Results

Information here – cross country – Cross Country

WhatsApp group – TRC Cross Country.

2. Tuesday Evening Coaching Sessions

Tuesday Intervals Have a New Home! – Hardwicke Playing Fields in Tytherington.

Tuesday evening coaching sessions are now up and running with around 20 runners of all abilities turning out for the first 2 or 3 weeks. 

So if you are interested in improving your running, whatever stage you are at or just want to come along for a run with others and see what happens then give it a try.

Whether you’re new to the club, building back from a break, or chasing a PB, these sessions are designed for all abilities. Efforts are based on how you feel, so you’ll work hard at your own level and never be left behind.

The new venue is floodlit and completely away from traffic, so there are no cars, no dodging pedestrians and no dark, uneven pavements to worry about. It’s a safe, well-lit space where everyone can focus on their running, whatever the weather or time of year.

What to expect:
Each session starts with a group warm-up, followed by some running-specific drills to help with form and efficiency. Then it’s on to the main intervals or efforts session, before we finish together with a group cool-down.

When: Every Tuesday, 7pm to 8pm
Where: Hardwicke Playing Fields, Tytherington

Interval training is one of the best ways to get fitter and faster, and it’s a lot more fun (and a lot easier to stick to!) in a group. We’d love to see as many faces as possible, so come along, bring a clubmate, and help us show off everything Thornbury Running Club has to offer.

See you on Tuesday!

Any questions? Contact Nick Williams via the club’s WhatsApp “TRC Tuesday Coaching” group.

Thanks, Nick

3. Park Run of the Month

We are asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. Please message treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions. 

4. Applying For Club London Marathon Place

For all you wanting to enter the 2027 London Marathon next April, the Club qualifies to get one place.  
 
If you want to apply for this place please see the rules & regulations in the Club Rules and apply to 
no later than 31st October.
 
Please indicate in your application how you meet each of the qualifying criteria, including a copy of your rejection letter.
 
If you have submitted an application earlier in the year could you please re-submit in case it was missed. 
 
link here:-  
 

5. Local upcoming races – enter as “Thornbury Running Club”

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